Non-profit organizations in Lee County are invited to apply for Public Service Grants, valued up to $15,000, from the Lee County Injury Prevention Coalition. Grants are being offered through the auspices of Lee County Emergency Management.
The grants awarded will be directed toward a project that is directed at a clearly defined audience and a documented injury or safety issue within the county. Grant funds are not for the continuation of a current program, but for advancing or expanding a current effort. The receiving organization’s history of successfully completed prevention efforts will be considered.
Applications for the grants must be received by August 1, 2019, and should include the issue and the prevalence of the problem, how the organization plans to achieve its objectivities, and how the funds will be used. A budget and timeline for distribution of the funds should be included as well as how the project will be sustainable. Applications are available through the Injury Prevention Coalition at ipcleecounty@gmail.com.
Organizations who would like assistance in preparing their applications are invited to send a representative to the Coalition’s July 17 meeting, where an experienced grant writer will be available to answer questions. The meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Lee County Emergency Operations Center, 2675 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers, FL, in rooms B, C, and D.
The Lee County Injury Prevention Coalition serves as a collaborative effort or partnership whose function is to facilitate partners’ work and act as a catalyst for injury prevention initiatives. Its mission is to prevent injury, disability, and death through advocacy, education, legislation, and partnerships.
Additional information about the Injury Prevention Coalition or the grant application may contact Brian Raimondo at ipcleecounty@gmail.com or 239-330-2240.